# Trend Micro Apex Central (syslog)

In this guide, you will set up the Trend Micro Apex Central connector within Radiant in order to forward Trend Micro logs to Radiant.

### Prerequisites 

* [ ] Admin access to the Apex Central Console

### Add the data connector in Radiant Security

1. Log in to [Radiant Security](https://app.radiantsecurity.ai/).
2. From the navigation menu, click **Settings** > **Data Connectors** and click **+ Add Connector**.
3. Search for and select the **Trend Micro Apex Central (syslog)** option, click **Data** **Feeds,** and then click **Credentials**.
4. Under **Credential Name**, give the credential an identifiable name (e.g. `Trend Micro Apex Central Credentials`).
5. Under **Required Credentials**, in the **Connector tag** field enter a value. This value will act as the salt to randomize the unique **Token** you’ll download in the next step.
6. Click **Add Connector.**
7. Copy and save the connector **Token** value using the clipboard option or download the **Token** file. You will need this token to complete the configuration.
8. Click **Done** to save your changes.

### Configure a local Radiant Security Agent

Refer to the [Install the Radiant Security Agent](https://help.radiantsecurity.ai/radiant-connectors/data-connectors/install-the-radiant-security-agent) guide to set up a local agent to collect the logs.

### Configure Trend Micro Apex Central to forward logs to the Radiant Security Log Collector

1. Log into the Apex Central Console.
2. Navigate to **Administration > Settings > Syslog Settings**.
3. Click **Enable syslog forwarding**.
4. Under **Syslog** **Settings**, configure the following settings:
   * **Server Address:** Enter the IP address of the local Radiant Security Syslog Collector previously deployed
   * **Port:** `514`
   * **Protocol**: `SSL/TLS`
   * If **Use server certificate** is selected, unselect it.
   * For **Format**, select `CEF`.
   * For **Frequency**, set `0 hours` and `1 minute`.

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   * For **Log** **Type**, select **Security** **Logs** from the drop-down and select all of the checkboxes.

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5. Click **Done**.